This unit examines prayer and spirituality in the Christian tradition. The unit will explore the theory and practice of prayer in various stages of the Christian tradition including the Bible, Monasticism, the Monastics, the Middle English mystics, liturgy and Reformation spirituality. The unit will investigate both the corporate and personal elements of prayer and spirituality and will provide students with a number of tools to lead communities in prayer and spirituality. Finally, the unit will explore different aspects of spirituality, including: the spiritual landscape of Australia; pastoral spirituality; and the place of silence and meditation. The unit seeks to reflect theologically on prayer and spirituality in order to provide students with an understanding that will enhance ministry practice and theological learning.
Unit code: DS3109T
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Spirituality
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Trinity College Theological School
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline various understandings of prayer in Christian tradition, in particular: the Bible, the monastics, the mystics and the liturgy |
2. | Articulate an understanding of personal, corporate and contemplative spirituality, including their relationship to pastoral care and mission |
3. | Evaluate the aspects of leadership required in the practice of prayer, worship and spirituality |
4. | Analyse what is meant by ‘the Australian spiritual landscape’ and discuss its implications for ministry practice |
5. | Synthesise the relationship between prayer and spirituality, and ministry practice |
Shared lectures, Online Forums and reflective praxis
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | essay (2,500 words) |
2500 | 50.0 |
Journal | weekly journal/blog post (equivalent of 1,000 words) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Project Report or Project Journal | written project (1,500 words) |
1500 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 16 Mar, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-31 18:04:55 +1100